Cursive Mibek 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, quotes, casual, friendly, lively, playful, approachable, personal, informal, expressive, quick, handmade, brushy, rounded terminals, hand-drawn, compact, tall ascenders.
The letterforms resemble a fast brush-pen script with a consistent rightward slant and rounded stroke terminals. Strokes are smooth and low-contrast, with subtle swelling that suggests pressure but avoids dramatic thick–thin calligraphy. Proportions are tall and compact, with narrow footprints, tight counters, and a small x-height that emphasizes ascenders and descenders. The rhythm is fluid and organic, with occasional breaks between letters and a hand-drawn irregularity that keeps it from feeling mechanical.
It works well for headlines, quotes, invitations, social media graphics, packaging callouts, and lifestyle branding where a handwritten voice is desired. The compact width also suits narrow layouts and stacked compositions. For best results, use it at display sizes rather than long body text, where the tight counters and small x-height may reduce clarity.
This font conveys an upbeat, personable tone with the immediacy of quick handwriting. The lively slant and soft, brushy edges give it an informal confidence that feels friendly rather than formal. Overall it reads as casual, energetic, and slightly playful.
The design appears intended to capture the look of natural, everyday handwriting made with a brush pen or marker. It prioritizes gesture and flow over rigid geometry, offering an expressive texture that feels human and spontaneous while remaining readable in short phrases.
Capitals are prominent and gestural, often reading like quick signature forms, while lowercase maintains a steady cursive flow with occasional non-connecting joins. Numerals match the handwritten style and keep the same forward-leaning, brush-like finish.